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National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$68,590
Median Annual
$59,080
Total Workforce
4,470
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | $108,230 | 60 |
| #2 | Tennessee | $98,890 | 120 |
| #3 | Connecticut | $98,320 | - |
| #4 | Florida | $96,840 | 90 |
| #5 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $96,420 | 60 |
| #6 | California | $87,710 | 180 |
| #7 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $87,390 | 90 |
| #8 | Wyoming | $85,820 | 30 |
| #9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $82,790 | 600 |
| #10 | New Mexico | $82,780 | 80 |
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